Definition of Unique Identifier

In plain language

Your drone's unique identifier is either the registration number given to you or your drone by the FAA, or its serial number if the FAA Administrator has authorized using it.

Requirement as structured

Defines a unique identifier as either the registration number issued by the Registry or, if authorized, the aircraft's serial number.

Original regulatory text

A unique identifier is one of the following: (1) The registration number issued to an individual or the registration number issued to the aircraft by the Registry upon completion of the registration process provided by this part; or (2) If authorized by the Administrator, the small unmanned aircraft serial number provided with the application for Certificate of Aircraft Registration under § 48.110(a).

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Registration and marking of small unmanned aircraft

regulatory area

registration

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General